COVID19

CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

June 3, 2020

If you need assistance finding food, mental health support or other essential services, dial 2-1-1, 740-369-3316 or 419-947-2520 or text helpline to 898211 and a Certified Resource Specialist will help to locate available resources in your area. As an essential service, HelpLine will remain open however all in-office visits will be by appointment only to comply with the Ohio Stay at Home Order.

Mental Health and Crisis Resources

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Visit this CDC page to learn more about things you can do to support yourself and your loved ones. If you need to talk to someone, these resources are confidential and available for free 24/7:

Call 2-1-1 to reach a HelpLine certified resource specialist to provide information and referrals for local resources including emergency assistance, immediate and long-term advocacy for sexual assault survivors, those struggling with suicidal ideation and mental health support

Call 1-800-684-2324 or text helpline to 898211 to talk with the HelpLine Support and Information Text Line

If you are looking for guidance about how to respond as a school administrator, non-profit or faith-based organization staff member, business owner, or event planner, the CDC has provided detailed information for different sectors here.

Due to the recent restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, People In Need, Inc. will implementing the following changes to its Emergency Services Program. All Delaware County residents requesting Emergency Services assistance from PIN must call the office prior to any in-person visits at (740) 363-6284.

Beginning Monday, March 23, People in Need will provide pre-packed weekly bags for families. Due to limited supply, the pre-packs will change and shopping will be done one day per week.

PIN is now operating on reduced hours to allow their staff and volunteers to restock shelves in preparation for the next day. New hours are: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an hour break for lunch from noon to 1 p.m, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an hour break for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

Common Ground Free Store will be closed March 14 through April 4. They will open for Take Out Meals on Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning Tuesday, March 17. Also, the 2nd location is closed. To sign up for meals or volunteer, email Jill Ignaszewski at volunteer@commongroundfreestore.org

Serve as a Volunteer During COVID-19

Visit Connections Volunteer Center for urgent volunteer needs during COVID-19. The list below also features contacts for agencies who are actively seeking volunteers. Please contact the agency prior to showing up to volunteer.

Donate during COVID-19

Visit the following special funds created to assist in the community response to this pandemic. Your donation will support local nonprofit organizations who are working to help vulnerable people and households as result of the virus: